Poetry (Dress) Giveaway

Well, I have discovered that once I retired I have become obsessed with downsizing my life and belongings. Maybe it's because I'm traveling all the time (Antarctica! The Galapagos! Japan! Kansas City!) or because I'm more focused on grandkids or maybe it's because the current political climate feels apocalyptic! Whatever the reason, I'm ready to part with my poetry wardrobe. Although I still read poetry, buy books, follow poet careers and promote poets and poetry book whenever I can, I'm seldom at conferences now and thus not wearing my crazy Ms. Frizzle poetry skirts and dresses that I made for myself over the years. So, if you would like one of these items, I would love to mail it to you (free of charge). Just let me know!

Here are the details: they are nothing fancy and all worn (except one--the unfinished gray dress). They're homemade from a simple jersey knit fabric and lined. Each piece has a different phrase on it (repeated over and over). Each is a different color. I've identified each one with its color and phrase-- and even a photo of when I wore it. (Photos even include my dear friend and collaborator Janet Wong and several other sweet poet friends!) Each of these is more-or-less a size 10-12 or M/L. It's very stretchy fabric, so these can go a bit bigger and definitely made smaller. There are no buttons or zippers, they just go on over your head. VERY simple and homemade (by me). They are also machine washable. [The skirts are short-- above the knee with an elastic waistband.] If you have any questions, just let me know and I can provide further info. 

All I ask is that you send me a photo of yourself (or someone) wearing it-- or if you want to turn the fabric into something else-- a photo of that! I did take one of my poetry dresses and turn it into a fun throw pillow. (It's the dress with the word "poetry" in many different languages.) So you are welcome to take the dress and make something else out of it. (Skirt? tote bag, drawstring bag, puppy blanket, baby quilt, etc.) In case you're wondering, I'm still keeping my "Think Poetry" shirt and my crazy poem-filled tights! I still wear those even now. 

If no one is interested, no problem. Goodwill, here they come.